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Consciousness Beyond the Brain & Self | Michael Levin Λ Anna Ciaunica

In this episode, developmental biologist Michael Levin and cognitive scientist Anna Ciaunica examine how cellular intelligence challenges our traditional understanding of consciousness. They explore how memory, embodiment, and our interactions with others fundamentally shape the self.

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Large Hadron Collider detects strange particle behavior that could rewrite physics

Scientists working at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider may be seeing the strongest hints yet of physics beyond the Standard Model — the decades-old theory that explains the fundamental particles and forces of the universe. By studying incredibly rare particle transformations called “penguin decays,” researchers found behavior that doesn’t fully match theoretical predictions, raising the possibility that unknown particles or forces are influencing the results.

Los Alamos National Laboratory Sends Mass Spectrometer To International Space Station

The AIMSS payload was launched as a part of the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program Houston-11 mission onboard SpaceX’s 34th Dragon Commercial Resupply Services mission. Photo Courtesy LANL

Members of the AIMSS team after successful thermal vacuum testing at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Photo Courtesy LANL

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AI-powered spectrometer chip shrinks lab technology to the size of a grain of sand

A new AI-powered chip from UC Davis can analyze light and chemicals using a device tiny enough to fit almost anywhere. By combining smart silicon sensors with machine learning, it achieves lab-style spectral analysis without the bulky equipment.

DeepMind’s Insane AI Breakthroughs With CEO Demis Hassabis

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